India avenge 2024 final defeat, beat Sri Lanka to lift 8th Asia Cup title
The India Women's cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win their eighth Asia Cup title. The victory was driven by a strong opening partnership and a dominant bowling performance in the final held in Dubai.
Why it matters
It marks a significant achievement for Indian women's cricket, reinforcing their dominance in the regional tournament.
India Women are back on top of Asia. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side produced a commanding all-round performance to beat Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, reclaiming the continental crown and avenging their defeat in the 2024 final.After opting to bat first, India posted an imposing 183/5 in 20 overs, powered by a sensational opening partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. The Indian bowlers then completed the job in emphatic fashion, bowling Sri Lanka out for 111 to seal a comprehensive victory.The victory gives India a record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title and underlines their dominance in the continental tournament.Shafali, Smriti set up India’s commanding totalIndia’s innings was built around a devastating opening stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana.Shafali smashed 68 off just 39 balls, striking nine fours and two sixes, while Mandhana contributed a fluent…
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